Stornoway: Private Tour Isle of Lewis
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Arriving by Air or Cruise Ship? Enjoy a private tour of Lewis and Harris in comfort and luxury in our air conditioned Minivan, with space for up to 6 adults. All tours are fully customisable. Keep the dialogue open prior to your trip and build a custom itinerary with us, so that you accomplish all that you want to during your visit or leave the planning to us!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
What's not
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Gearranan Blackhouse Village & Museum
Itinerary
We head to Callanish Stone Circle, an extraordinary cross-shaped setting of stones erected over 5000 years ago! Entrance to the visitor centre is £15pp, alternatively a photostop at the perimeter is possible for those who don’t wish to visit the centre.
A unique structure to Scotland, the Broch at Carloway was probably built around 200BC. This Iron Age structure was likely a home for important members of the community.
Step back in time and experience authentic island life at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. A glimpse into a bygone era! You can see traditional activities including the weaving of Harris Tweed..
Often described as the windiest place in the UK, the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse built in the 1860's to aid shipping is unusual in that it is one of few built in red brick shipped into nearby Port Stoth. Watch waves crash against the magnificent cliffs and spot soaring seabirds and seals swimming below.
Head to Stornoway to browse gifts and mementos from local makers and craftspeople and sample the local tipple / sit down to a meal.
Explore the grounds and interior of stunning Lews Castle, built in the mid 19th Century as a country home for James Matheson who had made his fortune in the opium trade. Visit the attached Museum N'an Eilean a bilingual heritage and cultural centre, before heading back to your Cruise Ship, Hotel or Airbnb.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
- 520
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
Ratings come from 20 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tour Outer Hebrides
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The attraction Callanish Standing Stones can be visited free of charge, but there is a visitors centre which you can pay to enter.
- Travel time is added to the total time duration.
How it compares in Stornoway
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 5 experiences we list in Stornoway.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 5.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Stornoway
Stornoway is the main town of the Outer Hebrides, a working harbour on the Isle of Lewis with a castle, Gaelic culture and ancient stones nearby.
Stornoway is the largest town in the Outer Hebrides, set around a sheltered harbour on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis. Fishing boats and ferries use the quay, and the grounds of Lews Castle, a Victorian mansion, hold woods and a museum of island history. Gaelic is widely spoken, and signs and conversations move between it and English.